WEYBURN – All roads do indeed lead to and from Weyburn, and that was underscored June 21, when former residents, Consul General James Hill, Atlanta-based diplomat, and Nashville-based country music singer-songwriter Tenille Arts teamed up to bring Weyburn front and centre to celebrate an early Canada Day, together with the marking the 50th anniversary of Canadian representation in the U.S. Â鶹ÊÓƵeast.
Fifty years is quite the milestone, so the Consulate worked with Canadian companies such as WestJet, TD Bank, BMO, Air Canada and Tim Horton’s (yes, as of June 16 you can get a double-double in Georgia) to profile both the Consulate General’s golden anniversary, as well as the economic success of Canada in the region, said Consul General Hill.
“Canada does over $61 billion in trade per year in this part of the U.S. Support for cultural industries and Canadian talent associated with it is an important element of that, and of the Consulate General’s work. I was thrilled to learn there was an artist from my hometown making a name for herself in Nashville, and said immediately we have to get her as our special musical guest for the Canada Day/Consulate General 50th anniversary event. Fortunately schedules worked out and we did,” said Hill.
“Both agreed it was a special moment and a fun if unexpected way to connect Weyburn with Atlanta, Nashville and beyond. I am her newest fan,” Consul General Hill confirmed. “Tenille is a phenomenal performer and it goes without saying she wowed the audience.”
